Antiquarian pulled off a 13-1 upset victory in the Grade 1, $1 million Jockey Club Gold Cup at Saratoga, finishing strong to win by 1 1/2 lengths with a time of 2:02.16. The race was overshadowed by a dramatic incident early on when jockey Irad Ortiz Jr. was unseated from his mount Mindframe after being squeezed by Phileas Fogg, who veered sharply inward causing a chain reaction. Ortiz was treated for minor injuries and cleared to ride, while Phileas Fogg was disqualified from third place following a stewards inquiry. Sierra Leone finished second, and Highland Falls was promoted to third.

Antiquarian, a 4-year-old colt trained by Todd Pletcher and owned by Centennial Farms, earned $550,000 with this win, bringing his career earnings close to $1 million. The victory also secured him an automatic berth in the upcoming Breeders’ Cup Classic at Del Mar. The race featured strong competition, including last year’s winner Sierra Leone and other notable horses like White Abarrio and Highland Falls, making Antiquarian’s triumph a significant achievement in his racing career.